Isaiah 25:12
Isaiah 25:12 in Multiple Translations
The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.
And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust.
And the high fortress of thy walls hath he brought down, laid low, and brought to the ground, even to the dust.
And the strong tower of your walls has been broken by him, made low, and crushed even to the dust.
Moab, he will demolish your fortress with the high walls, bringing it down to the ground, into the dust.
The defence also of the height of thy walles shall he bring downe and lay lowe, and cast them to the ground, euen vnto the dust.
And the fortress of the high place of thy walls He hath bowed down — He hath made low, He hath caused [it] to come to the earth, — unto dust.
He has brought the high fortress of your walls down, laid low, and brought to the ground, even to the dust.
And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls will he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust.
And the bulwarks of thy high walls shall fall, and be brought low, and shall be pulled down to the ground, even to the dust.
The high walls around the cities in Moab will be torn down; they will be demolished and fall into the dust/dirt.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 25:12
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Isaiah 25:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִבְצַ֞ר
מִשְׂגַּ֣ב
חוֹמֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
הֵשַׁ֥ח
הִשְׁפִּ֛יל
הִגִּ֥יעַ
לָ/אָ֖רֶץ
עַד
עָפָֽר
וּ/מִבְצַ֞ר
mibtsâr
H4013
fortification
Conj | N-ms
מִשְׂגַּ֣ב
misgâb
H4869
high refuge
N-ms
חוֹמֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fp | Suff
הֵשַׁ֥ח
shâchach
H7817
to bow
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
הִשְׁפִּ֛יל
shâphêl
H8213
to abase
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
הִגִּ֥יעַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
to touch
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
לָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
עָפָֽר
ʻâphâr
H6083
dust
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 25:12
וּ/מִבְצַ֞ר
mibtsâr
H4013
"fortification"
Conj | N-ms
This word describes a strong, fortified place like a castle or a fenced city, providing protection and safety. It is used in the Bible to describe secure and defended locations.
Definition: fortification, fortress, fortified city, stronghold
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: (de-, most) fenced, fortress, (most) strong (hold). See also: Numbers 13:19; Isaiah 34:13; Psalms 89:41.
מִשְׂגַּ֣ב
misgâb
H4869
"high refuge"
N-ms
Misgab refers to a high place or tower that provides defense and refuge, like a fortress. It is also the name of a place in Moab, mentioned in Jeremiah 48:1. The KJV translates it as Misgab.
Definition: 1) high place, refuge, secure height, retreat 1a) stronghold 1b) refuge (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Misgab. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 59:18; Psalms 9:10.
חוֹמֹתֶ֗י/ךָ
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fp | Suff
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
הֵשַׁ֥ח
shâchach
H7817
"to bow"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To bow down means to sink or depress oneself, often in humility or worship, as seen in the story of King David in 1 Samuel. It can also mean to crouch or be prostrated, like an animal in a lair, and is used to describe a range of emotions and postures.
Definition: 1) to bow, crouch, bow down, be bowed down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be bowed down, be prostrated, be humbled 1a2) to bow (in homage) 1a3) to bow (of mourner) 1a4) to crouch (of wild beast in lair) 1b) (Niphal) to be prostrated, be humbled, be reduced, be weakened, proceed humbly, be bowed down 1c) (Hiphil) to prostrate, lay low, bow down 1d) (Hithpolel) to be cast down, be despairing
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: bend, bow (down), bring (cast) down, couch, humble self, be (bring) low, stoop. See also: Job 9:13; Proverbs 14:19; Psalms 10:10.
הִשְׁפִּ֛יל
shâphêl
H8213
"to abase"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To humble or abase oneself, to lower one's expectations or pride. In the Bible, it can mean to bring someone or something down, like in Proverbs 29:23, where a person's pride is humbled.
Definition: 1) to be or become low, sink, be humbled, be abased 1a) (Qal) to be or become low 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to lay or bring low, humiliate 1b2) to set in a lower place, show abasement 1b3) to make low, sit down
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: abase, bring (cast, put) down, debase, humble (self), be (bring, lay, make, put) low(-er). See also: 1 Samuel 2:7; Isaiah 2:17; Psalms 18:28.
הִגִּ֥יעַ
nâgaʻ
H5060
"to touch"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to touch or reach something, and can also mean to strike or defeat someone. It is used in Exodus to describe God's power and in Psalms to describe human emotions. The word has various translations, including beat, bring, and plague.
Definition: 1) to touch, reach, strike 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to touch 1a2) to strike 1a3) to reach, extend to 1a4) to be stricken 1a4a) stricken (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be stricken, be defeated 1c) (Piel) to strike 1d) (Pual) to be stricken (by disease) 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to touch, reach, approach, arrive 1e1) to cause to touch, apply 1e2) to reach, extend, attain, arrive, come 1e3) to approach (of time) 1e4) to befall (of fate)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: beat, ([idiom] be able to) bring (down), cast, come (nigh), draw near (nigh), get up, happen, join, near, plague, reach (up), smite, strike, touch. See also: Genesis 3:3; 2 Chronicles 3:12; Psalms 32:6.
לָ/אָ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
עָפָֽר
ʻâphâr
H6083
"dust"
N-ms
Aphar means dust or dry earth, and is also used to describe clay, earth, or mortar. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish 1a) dry or loose earth 1b) debris 1c) mortar 1d) ore
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: ashes, dust, earth, ground, morter, powder, rubbish. See also: Genesis 2:7; Job 28:6; Psalms 7:6.
Study Notes — Isaiah 25:12
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- Isaiah 25:12 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 25:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 25:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 25:12
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 25:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
- Sermons on Isaiah 25:12
Context — Praise to the Victorious God
10For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile.
11He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands.
12The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 26:5 | For He has humbled those who dwell on high; He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust. |
| 2 | Revelation 18:21 | Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again. |
| 3 | Isaiah 14:23 | “I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 51:64 | Then you are to say, ‘In the same way Babylon will sink and never rise again, because of the disaster I will bring upon her. And her people will grow weary.’” Here end the words of Jeremiah. |
| 5 | Hebrews 11:30 | By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. |
| 6 | Isaiah 13:19–22 | And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there. But desert creatures will lie down there, and howling creatures will fill her houses. Ostriches will dwell there, and wild goats will leap about. Hyenas will howl in her fortresses and jackals in her luxurious palaces. Babylon’s time is at hand, and her days will not be prolonged. |
| 7 | Isaiah 15:1 | This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! |
| 8 | Jeremiah 51:58 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Babylon’s thick walls will be leveled, and her high gates consumed by fire. So the labor of the people will be for nothing; the nations will exhaust themselves to fuel the flames.” |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 | The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. |
Isaiah 25:12 Summary
[Isaiah 25:12 tells us that even the strongest and most secure things can be brought down by God. This verse is reminding us that our strength and security come from God, not from our own power or walls we build around ourselves. As Psalm 20:7 says, 'Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.' We should always remember to trust in God and not in our own abilities or possessions, because He is the one who can bring down even the highest walls, as seen in the story of Jericho in Joshua 6:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'high-walled fortress' represent in Isaiah 25:12?
The 'high-walled fortress' likely symbolizes the pride and self-reliance of Moab, as mentioned in the preceding verses, and also serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of human strength, as seen in Psalm 127:1-2 and 1 Corinthians 10:12.
Is this verse only talking about Moab or does it have a broader application?
While the immediate context is Moab, the principle of God bringing down the proud and lofty, as stated in Isaiah 25:12, can be applied to any nation or individual that exalts itself against God, as seen in Isaiah 2:12 and 1 Peter 5:6.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Isaiah?
Isaiah 25:12 fits into the larger theme of God's judgment on the nations and His ultimate triumph over all earthly powers, emphasizing the importance of humility and trust in God, as taught in Proverbs 3:34 and James 4:10.
What does it mean for something to be 'brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust'?
This phrase, used in Isaiah 25:12, signifies a complete and utter destruction or humiliation, reducing something or someone to a state of powerlessness and insignificance, much like the downfall of Babylon in Daniel 4:31-32 and the warning against pride in Luke 1:52-53.
Reflection Questions
- How does the image of a 'high-walled fortress' being brought down challenge my own sense of security and self-reliance?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of Isaiah 25:12 to my own life, recognizing areas where I may be trusting in my own strength rather than God's?
- What are some modern-day 'high-walled fortresses' that people build their lives upon, and how might God be calling us to humility and trust in Him instead?
- How does the promise of God's judgment on the proud and lofty encourage me to live a life of humility and dependence on Him?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 25:12
And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down,.... That is, their high and, fenced walls, which were about their cities, the fortifications of them; these should be destroyed by
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 25:12
And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust. The fortress - the strongholds of Moab, the representative of the foes of God's people; also Babylon.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
The fortress of the high fort of thy walls; all thy walled cities and fortifications, to which thou trustest.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
Isaiah 25:12 And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, [and] bring to the ground, [even] to the dust.Ver. 12. Shall he bring down, &c.] To show that there is no strength against the Lord, the true πτολιπορθος.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
(12) And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls . . .—Primarily the words, as interpreted by Isaiah 25:10, point to Kir-Moab (Isaiah 15:1) as the stronghold of the nation. Beyond this they predict a like destruction of every stronghold, every rock-built fortress (2 Corinthians 10:5) of the great world-power of which Moab was for the time the symbol.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 25:12
12. the fortress … walls] Better perhaps, the towering fortification of thy walls. This verse has suggested the identification of the city of Isa 25:2, Isaiah 26:5 f. with a city of Moab. The expressions of the verse are certainly remarkably parallel to those of Isa 26:5, to which Duhm thinks that it was a marginal variant. Other commentators also have surmised that it is misplaced. shall he bring down, &c.] R.V. more literally, hath he brought down, &c. The perfects, however, may be those of certainty.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 25:12
And the fortress ... - Thy strong defenses shall be destroyed.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 25:12
11, 12. He shall spread forth his hands — The subject “he” is supposed by some to be Moab; by those especially who take αξε, b’mo, Isaiah 25:10, (a poetic preposition,)as the incorrect reading for
Sermons on Isaiah 25:12
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Perfect Peace by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that in times of panic and chaos, God's faithful people will experience perfect peace, a peace that surpasses all understanding. He references Isaiah 57: |
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(Revelation) Revelation 18:21-20:6 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the reasons for rejoicing in heaven. The first reason is when a sinner repents, the second reason is when a believer overcomes Satan, the thi |
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(How to Understand the Kjv Bible) 12 Psalm 137 by Keith Simons | Keith Simons teaches on Psalm 137, emphasizing its prophetic nature and the deep sorrow of the Israelites in Babylon after the destruction of Jerusalem. He explores the contrast be |
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Duties of Protestants by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley preaches about the importance of understanding the strength and principles of the adversary, particularly focusing on the system of Rome and its unchangeable policy. He |
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Israel by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses various aspects of the Bible and its accuracy. They mention the fulfillment of prophecies, such as the destruction of Babylon and the reestabl |
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Commentary Notes - Jeremiah by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches about the life and prophecies of the Prophet Jeremiah, highlighting his call at a young age, his tender and retiring personality, and his unwavering commit |
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Be Strong and Do Exploits by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the current state of the Church of Jesus Christ, describing it as "sleeping through revolution." He emphasizes that while the world is consta |